I don’t think I have ever typed the words “drawing nigh” in my life, but here we are, just two days away from what appears to be one of the largest opera simulcasts in American history. It’s happening Saturday at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, presented by The Dallas Foundation, and Sandie Newton of KTVT CBS-11 has more on the story here.

For a look at how fast, how far we’ve come by Jerome Weeks at KERA’s “Art and Seek” blog, read on.

And if you’re wondering what to do once you get there, “Theater Jones” has a few ideas, too. Right here.